Disappointment set in when there was no response, but I figured the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association had thousands of correspondence to monitor a day and probably wouldn’t see mine.
“Lord, I just want some of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association team to see my article and be blessed by what I said about Billy and their magazine.” I prayed when I tweeted the link to my 2018 blog post entitled What #BillyGraham Meant to Me in answer to a #HealthyFaith Chat question on Twitter.
Several days later, I was stunned to receive the following message from BGEA’s Twitter account:
“Hi Rachael! I’m a website writer at Billy Graham. My team recently came across your incredible testimony involving Decision magazine, and we’d love to have an interview with you and write an article. Is that something you’d be willing to do?… — Lizzy Long”
Humbled, honored, blessed to share my testimony on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website. Click HERE to read: A Mail Carrier’s Mistake Saved Her from Suicide
“Wow, God.”
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV)
Grateful to Jesus for salvation and for BGEA for the part they played in my story.
Also blessed by my friend and fellow writer Cherrilynn Bisbano and by Coach Mark Prasek of #PJNET.tv for the opportunity to share some of the exciting things God has been doing in my life of late. Video below:
(Yes, I’m behind on updating you, but I’ve got lots of exciting upcoming news and guests to share.)
PURE GOLD:“A disciplined life is born of effort, not excuses.” — Pastor and author Michael Duncan
Think not yourself a Christian if you hate the righteousness God loves and love the sin He hates. — Pastor and author Michael Duncan Click to catch the conversation with Pastor Duncan—master of the one-line sermon in my prior post HERE.
Click HERE to read inspiring articles by BGEA writer Lizzy Long.
Read or subscribe to Decision Magazine HERE:
Learn more about or donate to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association ministry HERE.
NEW BOOK RELEASE featuring three of my poems along with poems from seven other writers. Creative Writing Journal: Faith Inspired Writing Prompts & Hope-Filled Poetry introduces several forms of poetry with explanations, examples of each, followed by four to six questions inspired by each featured poem’s style and message, journal writing prompts, and more. Resource list included. A great choice for writers, homeschool students, personal devotion time. Available on Amazon in two cover choices.
Check out these and other titles in the Journaling Scribbles Collection
*UPCOMING: A series of interviews featuring law enforcement officers from around the country coming soon!
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team ~ National Law Enforcement Ministry
A Chaplain Ministry of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Let the Light In:
We can’t always stop the demons from stalking us—ambushes happen. Sometimes they squeeze their way into our lives through the cracks we leave untended. Sometimes they batter down the door. Life happens. Depression, anxiety, fear, apathy, bitterness, anger, suicidal thoughts…. may show up at your house. Just don’t invite them under the covers and curl up in bed with them… Click HERE to continue reading Let the Light In.
Focus on the Family Counseling Services & Referrals:
To request a conversation with Focus on the Family’s Counseling Department with one of their licensed or pastoral counseling specialists at no cost to you: 1-855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mountain Time https://www.focusonthefamily.com/…/counseling-services…/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
24/7/ 365 days a year Call: 1-800-273-8255
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 24/ hr. Prayer Line: (888) 388-2683.
Click HERE to read: A Mail Carrier’s Mistake Saved Her from Suicide on the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association website.
© 2021 Rachael M Colby | Tattoo It On your Heart
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Thank you for sharing this powerful post!
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I’m so humbled and honored by the opportunity to share my story with the ministry that played a part in my salvation story. Thank you for reading, and welcome to my corner, Dr. Hayes. God bless you.
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Rachael, you are the best. You have continued and persevered in doing what God has called you to do. I’m so grateful people are taking note as you share your story and how it is entwined with God’s story. Bless you, friend.
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Can’t take breath, take a step, without God, Phyllis. Blown away by this opportunity. God bless you and your writing journey, Phyllis.
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Congratulations on your interview/article Ms. Rachael. We never fully understand why or when God does what He does, but we know it is NEVER a mistake. 🙂 God’s blessings young lady.
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Blessed to share my story, JD. And God is full of surprises too! God bless you and your writing, also, JD.
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Thank you for sharing this to the world! All we can ever say is God is good, all of the time!
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Grateful for the opportunity, Ben. Amen. Yes He is.
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